Steve and Nancy recently took time out to get a canoe trip in. The weather here has been beautiful and the water is perfect for swimming. I don't know why they call these the dog days, they feel like paradise!
All shot a site on the east end of Loon Bay were the Heritage Creek flows into Lac La Croix. Cool temps over night resulted in fog over the warm lake but the day soon warmed up to the mid 80's with few clouds.
Doing things properly in the wilderness can prevent accident and injury. Proper instruction before your canoe trips is a responsibility we take seriously. These basics are part of what our Outfitting Staff will cover with you when you arrive to begin your Boundary Waters Trip, but we know that some of you would like to get a head start on things from home. Watch and enjoy. Any questions, call or email us. Stuff that works (when done properly) brought to you by Your Friends in the Great Northwoods.
Thanks to Zane who worked on this video as part of his internship program and thanks to Adam as well.
July 21, 2011 7:00 pm in Ely, MN
Vermilion Community College Theater
"Green Fire" will be shown to an audience in Ely, MN. Curt Meine will be at the screening. Admission is free. The theater seats 190 people.
Vermilion Community College Theater
1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
• Phone: 218-365-2618
The first full-length, high-definition documentary film ever made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold, Green Fire highlights Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. Leopold remains relevant today, inspiring projects all over the country that connect people and land.
“We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then, and have known ever since, that there was something new to me in those eyes—something known only to her and to the mountain. I was young then, and full of trigger-itch; I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters’ paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view.” - Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, 1949
The impact of his own gunshot from a rimrock in Arizona changed Aldo Leopold’s own thinking, leading to the key insight that was the culmination of his life’s work: a responsibility for its health. Join us as we trace Leopold’s personal journey and follow the threads that connect to his legacy today.
The Green Fire Film Project
Green Fire was produced in partnership between the Aldo Leopold Foundation, the Center for Humans and Nature, and the US Forest Service. The film provocatively examines Leopold’s thinking, renewing his idea of a land ethic for a population facing 21st century ecological challenges. Leopold's biographer, conservation biologist Dr. Curt Meine, serves as the film's on-screen guide.
Green Fire describes the formation of Leopold’s idea, exploring how it changed one man and later permeated through all arenas of conservation. The film draws on Leopold’s life and experiences to provide context and validity, then explores the deep impact of his thinking on conservation projects around the world today. Through these examples, the film challenges viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the land community.
The high-definition film will utilize photographs, correspondence, manuscripts and other archival documents from the voluminous Aldo Leopold Archives as well as historical film and contemporary full-color footage on location, including landscapes that influenced Leopold and that he in turn influenced.
The film also features commentary and insight from some of today’s most recognized and credible scholars and conservation leaders, including: three of Aldo Leopold’s children—Nina, Carl, and Estella, Leopold scholars, noted environmental writers, scientists, humanities experts, public policy leaders, business leaders,; and leaders of non-profit groups inspired by Leopold.
Most of the Ely area as well as other parts of Northeastern MN are experiencing a strong smoke smell from Canadian fires. The majority of the fires in Canada are being managed by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) Districts Red Lake and Sioux Lookout districts. These districts combined, have a total of 76 fires involving 654224 acres. Most of these fires are lightning caused and will be managed by the OMNR. The inversion this morning is causing the smoke to stay in the area. Increased wind speeds and lower humidity, will decrease the smell of smoke to the area.
Tracy Richards,
Visitor Information Specialist
Superior National Forest
Kawishiwi Ranger District
Well, no "official" word on bear sightings in the BWCAW but some of our customers have kept us updated as they travel the wilderness by canoe. They were kind enough to share where they (and apparently others) have seen bears on trail.
Drew
Thanks once again to the crew at Piragis. Everything went well as usual.
Wanted to let you know we had a bear in camp 2 mornings while we were on Malberg. The next camp down had issues as well the bear had been in that camp site at least 5 times (per the note that was left). Thought someone might want a heads up!
Steve Banet
Drew:
We picked up permit from you last Monday 7/11 -- just FYI, we camped one night at the Eastern most campsite ON the Horse portage, just below the 3rd drop (?) of upper Basswood Falls. We had a bear visit us twice; once in evening, and clearly this wasn't her first campsite tour! We shagged her away, but she was in no hurry to leave, and paused to investigate tent and canoe on way out. Then in the a.m. she returned, and we shagged her away again - however - she was a bit more assertive. Needless to say, we skipped breakfast and headed west!
Also, I'm sure you know by now, there are signs up at West end of Wheelbarrow portage indicating "No camping: aggressive bear in area". I thought this might be helpful for folks to know. Happy summer! Jenny & Beth from Grand Rapids, MN
I'm the Marketing Director, Catalog Director and Webmaster at Piragis Northwoods Company and the Boundary Waters Catalog here in Ely, Minnesota on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. We specialize in lightweight canoes and camping gear and have been serving our community and the worldwide community of paddlers since 1979. We know our stuff because we get out there and paddle. We are passionate about canoeing and wilderness.
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